To All My Female Friends and Blog Followers

Go out and buy a new Brazier. Not one of those flimsy wimpy pebble holders but a real Brazier. Not the one with the 2" patch of lace that rips when you turn. Not the kind that makes you look like you have muffins under your shirt because your chi-chis are trying to escape out the top of it. Not the kind that rub under arms because they are trying to escape from that route instead of the top. And let us not forget the one whose shoulder straps feel like a string bikini and at the end of the day you have those straps embedded under your skin. But instead buy the kind that withstands a kiddo who loves to smash her face in your chest. The kind that holds those chi-chis still when you walk. The kind that keeps your back from killing you at the end of the day. Your shoulders have not been sliced in half from the straps when you take it off. The kind that has the back wide enough to keep it still and in place as opposed to creeping up the back. And more importantly the knid that is not filled with 3" of padding but just enough to make for a smooth fit This has been the best treat I have bought myself in what feels like a million years. Have a great day and go buy a brazier.

China Town Today

The girls at the China Town Library. They have the coolest little sitting area with water falls and lots of plants. While we were there allot of kids were in the childrens area for a reading program. Look at those beautiful little "Ram" Girls The girls watching out the train door at all the trees going by

The past couple of days in our life

A pause in the day from a very long shopping spree at the outlet mall today When you're aunt Barbie is the manager at the best Ice Cream Shop in the midwest, you get all the perks that go along with it. Pretty, Pretty, Princess Poopie Pants. - Wow can she fill a diaper Look at my new shades Grandma bought me. I liked them so much I smiled for her. The quarter to golfball size hail we got hit with yesterday Abigail and Alianna June 15th, 2008 - Happy Anniversary to my son and daughter in-law. One year down 50 to go.

What a difference a year makes

We finally got the pool up and running. Might I add none too soon. Our heat has been aweful this week. I am so amazed at how far the girls have come when it comes to water and playtime. Abigail last year would sit on the raft wrapped in a towel. This is how she played in the pool. The concept of getting wet and feeling cold was not something she wanted to encounter. Genevieve has always loved the water, but to watch her this year is AMAZING. She does flips in the air before jumping in. She does flips under water. She dives for toys. She is my little mermaid. They are loving the freedom that mommy does not have to be "in" the pool this year. I can sit in my chair and watch them and they can splash to beat the band all they want. They are also loving having their friends over to play in the pool this summer.

Isn't she just a cutie. Gosh I love her

Out of the mouths of babes

It's funny the conversations kids have amongst themselves. Genevieve and Abigail have 3 friends that are here Mon-Fri. The baby was napping and the girls were having snacks when the conversation started. Genevieve - "C" why don't you have a sister "C" - I don't know "O" - I want another sister Abigail - Me too Genevieve - Daddy said we have enough brothers and sisters. He said only 7 kids. I want 10 Abigail - Me too "O" - I'll ask my mommy if we can 'dopt another sister and then a brother and then I'll share with you "C" Genevieve - You can have one of my brothers "O" - which one Abigail - No she can't we need them all Genevieve - but if we give "O" one we can get a new one "C" - I wish my mommy would adopt Me a sister Genevieve - It's OK if she won't you can be our sister Abigail - Yep "O" - You can be our sister too "C"- Well that would give me 4 sisters, I only wanted 1 I am at the counter with my back to them laughing so hard. But then all I could think is "How sweet". It's so wonderful that children believe that love makes them family and because they love each other that's all it takes for them to be sisters. Wouldn't it be great if the world would see life the same way.

China Police Woman

Oh my gosh if you have not seen this article you need to. Get a tissue. It had me weeping. http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/05/22/china.breastfeed/

baby update and stuff.

Isn't this the most beautiful necklace You've ever seen? Maybe not but in my eyes there is NOTHING better. Lexi gave this to me tonight at dinner. She gave it to me to say thanks for everything. Well that was VERY VERY unnecessary, but importantly is the item itself. She chose the 2 intermingled hearts for the baby and I. We will always be connected. OMG I cried like a baby at dinner. That girl is so sweet. If my son don't hurry up and marry her I might kill him. She's such a keeper. These pics are from Saturday at the hospital. The girls were very fascinated with the baby. The first thing Abigail said to Lexi is. "She is so beautiful" What a sweet little girl. The next fascination was feeding time. They could not believe that chicky's have milk in them. Wow now that's cool, Huh. I told Abigail they really do have a purpose besides just for her to check on and make sure they are still there.

Woooooo Hooooo - We have a new addition

Mommy Waiting Daddy Waiting Introducing Alianna Alexis - 8lbs 2.2 oz and 20" long After 16 hours of labor and only minimal pain meds - That is a strong Mommy Big Eyed Girl Very Sweet Chunky Legs Proud Grandma Proud Mommy Proud Daddy

Our memorial day and mommy's foot

We had a simple but fun Sun and Mon planned for the girls and ourselves. Those plans have been altered greatly. Sun morning on the way out the door to church I fell. We got to the church and I was just sick to my stomach from the pain. So we left there and went to ER. I have a hairline fracture to the 5th metatarsal on my left foot. Thus the crutches. There went Sunday's plans of planting and beautifying the yard. Monday we were marching in the memorial day parade for church. This awesome christian band EM3 was on the float for us and we were all wearing bright orange. Very Cool. To say the least I stayed home. Kayla, Owen's girlfriend, took Genevieve and they marched while mommy drooled from the vicadin. I really want to know how Dr. House pops them things like tic tacs. Hope your Memorial day was nice. Daddy will cook on the grill and they will continue to watch me drool.